East Side in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022
1. John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Marker
Born: Nov. 13, 1911 Carrabelle, Florida
Died: Oct. 6, 2006 Kansas City, Missouri
Threw: Right
Position: First baseman, Outfielder, Manager
Buck O'Neil played for the Kansas City Monarchs in 1938-1947 winning the Negro American League pennants in four consecutive years from 1939-1942 and winning the Negro World Series in 1942. After two years of service in the Navy, Buck returned to manage the Monarchs from 1948-1955, winning pennants in 1948, 1950, 1951 and 1953 and two Negro World Series Titles. In 1956 Buck joined the Chicago Cubs as a scout where he signed prospects such as Lou Brock and Ernie Banks.
While still with the Cubs in 1962 Buck became the first African-American Coach in the major leagues. After 33 years with the Cubs Buck returned to Kansas City and served as a scout for the Royals until his death. Buck was very instrumental in creating the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum here in Kansas City.
Negro Leagues
Miami Giants (1934)
New York Tigers (1935)
Shreveport Acme Giants (1936)
Memphis Red Sox (1937)
Zulu Cannibal Giants (1937)
Kansas City Monarchs (1938-1943), (1946-1955)
Buck O'Neil loved baseball, immersed himself in the game and his desire and passion resulted in him becoming one of the sport's greatest ambassadors.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1911.
Location. 39° 5.153′ N, 94° 33.422′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in the East Side. Marker is at the intersection of Brooklyn Avenue and East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue. Marker is located at Monarch Plaza, where Municipal Stadium once stood. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2123 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City MO 64127, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige (here, next to this marker); John Thomas Wyatt (here, next to this marker); Otis Taylor (here, next to this marker); Bobby Bell (here, next to this marker); John Mayberry (here, next to this marker); Kansas City Municipal Stadium (here, next to this marker); Willie Lanier (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.
Also see . . .
1. Buck O'Neil on Wikipedia. O'Neil was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 (Early Baseball Era Committee) (Submitted on May 30, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022
2. John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Marker
2. Buck O'Neil on Baseball-reference.com. A complete look at his playing statistics during his Negro Leagues years. (Submitted on May 30, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022
3. John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Marker
Marker is second from the left (at Monarch Plaza)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
